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Welcome to OCPD &
Your Job SearchTHE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOLOFFICE OF CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Introducing: The OCPD TeamMichael Keller, Assistant Dean
Lindsay Healless,Associate Director
Megan Heneke, Director
Megan Zurbriggen,Associate Director
Malinda Constant, Project Manager
Partnership We work with you. We are not a placement office. 500+ students with diverse interests – we want to
help you find a career you want, not just a job. Don’t know what career you want? We can
work with you in your self-assessment and exploration to narrow down your priorities, what you like to do, where you want to do it, etc.
The most successful students visit us more than once!
How Can OCPD Help Me? One-on-one Counseling
Intake and Self-Assessment Resume & Cover Letter Review Mock Interviews Job Search Strategizing
Programming Pizza with Professionals 1L Required Programs Judicial Clerkship Series Networking and Social Media Programs Interview Boot Camp
How Can OCPD Help Me? Networking Opportunities
Alumni Network Connect Speed Resume Review/Networking/Interviewing D.C. & Chicago Winter Break trips; NYC & Twin Cities Spring
Break trips; and Fox River Valley & Stevens Point/Wausau trips Madison Mingle & Milwaukabout Reunion Events & Alumni Shadowing Numerous Panels, Speakers and Workshops
Job Postings, Interview Programs, and Fairs Job Postings on Symplicity (from many sources) Spring OCI WI Public Interest Interview Program More covered during spring program
And more: Always read the OCPD Newsletter!
OCPD on the Web Stay up-to-date with OCPD
Follow us! Twitter: @UWLawOCPDPinterest: UWLawocpd
Like us! Facebook: Wisconsin Law Office of Career and
Professional Development Check out our website!
law.wisc.edu/career 1L Section: law.wisc.edu/career/students/1ls.html
And always read your OCPD newsletter!
1L Requirements Sign Statement of Professional Obligation
The moment you walked through the Law School doors, you became part of the legal profession.
Electronically sign Transcript Release Form https://law.wisc.edu/career/transcript_release/
Attend 1L Workshops: Introduction to OCPD & Symplicity Resume & Cover Letter Workshop – In your LRW class Summer and Early Fall Recruiting(Spring Semester)
1L Intake Counseling Appointment Taking initiative and personal responsibility in your
job search!
Timeline Highlights October/November: Public Interest Expo;1L Intake Appointment with
Advisor November:; LRW Resume & Cover Letter Workshop; Speed Resume
Review; Clinic Applications Due December: STUDY! December/January: Send Applications; Perfect Writing Sample; Network January: Winter Break Trips; Apply for Wi Public Interest Interview Program;
Apply for Spring OCI February: Wi Public Interest Interviews; Spring OCI; Apply for Summer
Funding; Speed Networking March: Spring Break Trips; Continue to Apply April: Mandatory 1L Session; Apply for Summer Job Fairs Summer: Madison Mingle & Milwaukabout; Job Fairs; Off-Campus
Interview Programs; Interview Boot Camp; On-Campus Interview ProgramALWAYS: Read Your Emails; Attend Programs; Stop by Walk-In Hours; Check Symplicity; and STUDY!
Right now the most important thing you can do is
focus on your studies.
But don’t forget to check out our programs on Symplicity.
So, what is Symplicity?
Symplicity OCPD’s primary tool for event sign-ups, posting
jobs, and interview scheduling You will use it to:
Find calendar of OCPD workshops, presentations and other events, & RSVP (e.g. the October workshops!)
Review and apply for posted jobs Bid for and schedule On-Campus Interviews Submit resumes to employers through resume collects Connect with alumni through Alumni Network
Connect Store your application documents, including your
unofficial transcript
Symplicity Log-Inhttps://law-wisc-csm.symplicity.com/students/
The Job Search
I. Think broadly about yourself and your goals so you can begin to clarify your focus, and don’t assume your interests
II. Take stock of summer options with timing and resources for each
First Step: Clarify FocusKnow yourself!
What are your strengths? Weakness?
VIPS Values, Interests, Personality, Skills
What makes you feel fulfilled? Money, family, changing policies,
important clients, etc.
Geography Thinking about where you want to live
Do I want to be close to family? Do I want to live in a city, suburb, rural area, small town, or
work in one and live in another? Keep in mind that where you practice law can drive the
type of law you practice Do I have geographic connections to the area where I
want to practice? Start building these connections as soon as possible! Building geographic connections is uniquely important in
the legal field
Lifestyle Billable hours Perks Burn out rates Work/life balance Vacations Commuting
Second Step: Search & Apply
Where do 1Ls work? Judicial Internships/Externships Government Agencies (local, state, and federal) Public Interest and Non-Profit Organizations Research Assistantships Corporations Clinical Education Programs State Bar Diversity Clerkships – Oct. 31 Info Session Law Firms For a complete list of specific places where students
worked, click here
What are the financial logistics?
More unpaid vs. paid positions Funding may be available for public interest
positions. There will be a presentation on funding
opportunities next semester, which include OCPD, student org and outside public interest funding
Large Law Firms Some accept applications December 1-
15; some do not accept applications until after first semester grades
Hiring decisions are often based on grades and class rank
Some will take applications and then ask for transcripts when they become available
Look for diversity 1L summer opportunities There are very few 1L openings at large
law firms – don’t count on this option!
Small to Medium Sized Firms
Depending on the market, some medium firms will make early spring offers
Most accept applications and make offers January through April on a rolling basis
Many hire as-needed There is not a formalized application process Sometimes contacting the firms is the best
way to find out if they would hire rising 2Ls
Judicial Internships
Unpaid (note: different from judicial clerkships)
Types of courts: federal, state, local, specialty Applications accepted December 1 in
competitive markets for federal courts and in the spring for state and local and for UW’s Judicial Externship Program
Public Interest Many 1Ls do public interest – many opportunities Timing:
National Nonprofits (ACLU, NARAL, etc.): Applications accepted December 1, 2017 and no later than January 15, 2018
Midwest Public Interest Career Conference: Last year was February 4 (Watch emails for registration info!)
Wisconsin Public Interest Interview Program: Interviews February 10&17 and applications due in January
Public Interest Expo October 24, 2017; 11:30 – 1:30 in the Atrium Informal “table talk” with public interest employers - a MUST if you are
thinking about public interest jobs for the summer and beyond!
Most summer public interest funding deadlines are in February through April 2018
PSJD.org – Your best friend!!
Government
Federal Government Federal government internships are typically
volunteer 1L year; some are paid 2L year A great way to get a foot in the door of the federal
government Deadlines vary - See the Government Honors &
Internship Handbook http://arizonahandbooks.com/u/WisconsinLaw
Password: BadgerCareers
Washington DC Winter Break Trip
Government State & Local Government
Find out about these positions by contacting the organizations directly and/or through job fairs
Examples: District Attorney
Public Defender DOJ/Attorney General’s Office Corporation Counsel
City Attorney Agencies
Many Wisconsin Agencies participate in Wisconsin Public Interest Interview Program & Post on Symplicity
Other states’ agencies: Arizona Handbook, PSJD.org, Agency Websites, etc.
Corporations
Limited opportunities You should have an industry-specific relationship
or practice area interest Could be in General Counsel’s office,
compliance, legal operations, etc. Resources:
Corporate Counsel Magazine Martindale
Clinical Opportunities Examples of Clinical Opportunities at UW
Law School: Center for Patient Partnerships
Consumer Law Clinic
Family Court Clinic
Immigrant Justice Clinic
Innocence Project
Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic
Legal Assistance to Incarcerated Persons
Neighborhood Law Clinic
Restorative Justice Project
For a full listing see: http://law.wisc.edu/clinics/
Clinical Timeline and Procedures October 31– Student bidding starts November 17 – Deadline to submit application material to
OCPD for review November 29, 10:59 PM – Deadline to bid for and rank
clinical opportunities December 4 – Most interview invitations will go out February 1 at 12:00PM – Clinical offers released to students March 9 – Deadline for students to commit to clinical The clinics use the Symplicity system for applications
Once you are logged into Symplicity, select the OCI tab and the clinic session from the drop-down menu
You will be able to view clinic opportunities and the application requirements
What are Employers Seeking?
Application Materials Resume Cover Letter Transcript (Almost always unofficial) Writing Sample List of References
What are Employers Seeking?
Hiring Criteria Academics Experience
Transferable skills Ability to research issues Ability to draft documents and memos Ability to communicate with clients Ability to learn through observing hearings, trials,
depositions, and meetings
Where to Look for Postings
Symplicity PSJD.org Government Honors & Internship
Handbook Idealist Indeed USA Jobs Do not rely only on postings!
Importance of Networking
The Hidden Job Market
70%-80% of employment opportunities will never be formally advertised and are usually filled
through informal contacts.
Unpublished Jobs(75%)
Published Jobs(25%)
Importance of Networking
1 in 200 resumes will yield a job
interview/job offer
1 in 12 informational interviews will do the
same
Networking – OCPD Events Reunion Small Group Networking: October
20, 2017 in the Atrium Public Interest Expo: October 24, 2017 Winter Break Trips to Washington, D.C. and
Chicago Spring Break Trip to Twin Cities Pizza with Professionals – ongoing Resume Roundtable Speed Networking Madison Mingle and Milwaukabout
Last thought: start thinking now about the bar exam It’s never too early to think about the Bar
Exam! Some states allow registration as a 1L for
discounts and information: Illinois
California
Ohio
Three Steps to a Successful Meeting with OCPD
1. Fill out Qualtrics survey2. Review OCPD Materials and Website information BEFORE your meetings 3. Come prepared! This will enable your OCPD Advisor to assist in crafting your job search and strategy
Conclusion Now is the time to start thinking about
your future! The more focused you are, the more
competitive you will be! It’s a two-way street: YOU have to put
the work in!
Questions?
Office of Career & Professional DevelopmentRoom 3221
